National Migration Health Nurse

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

IOM’s vision to Migrants Health Department is “Migrants and mobile populations benefit from an improved standard of physical, mental and social wellbeing, which enables them to substantially contribute towards the social and economic development of their home communities and host societies”.

Based on this vision, IOM Algeria provides medical health assessment for immigration and returnees under the Arrival Voluntary Returnee and Reintegration (AVRR) Program( MPRR….). Since 2023 MHD has been responsible for predeparture assessment and medical assistance for the AVRR program and the medical health assessment in Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) under global Migration Health Department (MHD).

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Centre/Shelter manager and the technical supervision of the Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment, primary responsibility will be to provide medical support and care to migrants and refugees during their journey and stay in various migration facilities. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the health needs and ensure the well-being of individuals and families.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

The Consultant will contribute to the Migration Health Department, focusing on migration health assessments, medical consultations and overseeing medical case management in close coordination with the Migration Health Officer to implement effective health services in IOM facilities.

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MPRR RR.0317.DZ10.1:2:1:001
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NAMAD LM0609 2:1:1:001
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COMPASS MPF II PX0700 3:1:2:001
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COMPASS Phase II PX0499 3:1:7:001

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Conduct health assessments and screenings for migrants upon their arrival at migration facilities. Evaluate and document their medical conditions, identify any immediate health concerns, and provide necessary follow-up care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate medical care to migrants in critical conditions. This includes administering first aid, stabilizing patients, and coordinating with emergency medical services, if required.
• Deliver health education sessions to migrants, focusing on topics such as disease prevention, hygiene practices, sexual and reproductive health, mental well-being, and access to healthcare services. Provide individualized counselling to address specific health concerns or questions.
• Implement infection control measures to minimize the spread of diseases within migration facilities. Conduct regular health screenings and vaccinations to prevent and control communicable diseases among migrants.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, including migration authorities, NGOs, and local healthcare providers, to ensure the provision of timely and appropriate healthcare services to migrants. Share medical information and collaborate on referral processes for specialized care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting health assessments, treatments, and follow-up care provided to migrants. Prepare regular reports on medical activities and outcomes for internal and external reporting purposes.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Accuracy and completeness of medical records
• Number of migrants with identified medical conditions receiving follow-up care
• Response time to medical emergencies, within minutes following an alert
• Number of individualized counselling sessions provided per quarter to migrants in the centres
• Incidence rate of communicable diseases detected among migrants
• Percentage of referrals to specialized care resulting in successful outcomes